WATCH: Watmore returns in friendly

Duncan Watmore took another step towards fitness on Wednesday afternoon, as he completed 25 minutes in a training friendly at the Academy of Light.

The forward is continuing to recover from a long-term knee injury, but a return to match action marks the latest milestone in his rehabilitation.

And although he still has plenty of work to do before he plays competitive minutes, the 24-year-old thoroughly enjoyed his cameo and is delighted to be back in training.

Watch the best bits from his return below, and hear from the man himself...

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